stainless steel

noun

: an alloy of steel with chromium and sometimes another element (such as nickel or molybdenum) that is practically immune to rusting and ordinary corrosion

Examples of stainless steel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Secure the salmon, banana leaf and plank together using stainless steel nails or skewers. Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Also included is a stainless steel sink and an overhead microwave/air fryer/convection oven. New Atlas, 3 July 2026 The device's stainless steel blades make quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its two speeds and three shaving heights help tackle heavier jobs. Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 The majority of Georgian wine reaching export markets is made in what producers call the European style — stainless steel fermentation, conventional winemaking, easily approachable. Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless steel

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stainless steel was in 1917

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

stainless steel

noun
: an alloy of steel and chromium that is highly resistant to stain, rust, and corrosion

More from Merriam-Webster on stainless steel

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster